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Royal Marines dock a Zodiac Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.

Royal Marines dock a Zodiac Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

A Royal Marine checks his GPS before participating in a ground insertion operation during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.

A Royal Marine checks his GPS before participating in a ground insertion operation during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families listen to a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families listen to a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Col. John R. Polidoro, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, addresses Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and families before a concert by Switchfoot at the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion.

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Chad Robichaux a former Force Recon Marine, Pro MMA Champion, and founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation speaks to Headquarters and Support Battalion Marines about overcoming personal struggles after leaving the Marine Corps during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oc.t 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Chad Robichaux a former Force Recon Marine, Pro MMA Champion, and founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation speaks to Headquarters and Support Battalion Marines about overcoming personal struggles after leaving the Marine Corps during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oc.t 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus

Switchfoot performs for Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Switchfoot performs for Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors and their families during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Local volunteers serve Headquarters and Support Battalion Marines, Sailors and their families food during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Local volunteers serve Headquarters and Support Battalion Marines, Sailors and their families food during the Spiritual Fitness Fair at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 5, 2017. The Spiritual Fitness Fair was organized to promote spiritual and mental wellness with the end state being a safe, well attended event that enhances the morale and esprit de corps of the battalion. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The involvement of family, friends and fellow Marines is the best method to deter suicide. Aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., the Behavioral Health Section provides counselors and a 24-hour help line for those reaching out during times of crisis.

The involvement of family, friends and fellow Marines is the best method to deter suicide. Aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., the Behavioral Health Section provides counselors and a 24-hour help line for those reaching out during times of crisis.

Photo by Keith Hayes

First responders with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Fire Department secure a simmulated victim to a stretcher during the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Exercise Lethal Breeze aboard MCBH, Sept. 12, 2017. The exercise combined multiple agencies, on and off the installation, to respond to a simulated attack, mass casualty scenario, and an environmental oil spill. Exercise Lethal Breeze provided hands-on experience and training to prepare MCBH to protect personnel, facilities, and other assets from all threats and hazards.

First responders with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Fire Department secure a simmulated victim to a stretcher during the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Exercise Lethal Breeze aboard MCBH, Sept. 12, 2017. The exercise combined multiple agencies, on and off the installation, to respond to a simulated attack, mass casualty scenario, and an environmental oil spill. Exercise Lethal Breeze provided hands-on experience and training to prepare MCBH to protect personnel, facilities, and other assets from all threats and hazards.

Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Adam Wellington, right, aircraft maintenance officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, answers questions for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Mamoru Yamaura, F-35A Lightning II program office chief with Third Air Wing, during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into a few shop departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Adam Wellington, right, aircraft maintenance officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, answers questions for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Mamoru Yamaura, F-35A Lightning II program office chief with Third Air Wing, during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into a few shop departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 lead a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into a few shop departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 lead a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into a few shop departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel study the F-35B Lightning II during an educational tour and class led by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into different departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel study the F-35B Lightning II during an educational tour and class led by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2017. Several classes were conducted for JASDF personnel regarding maintenance, serviceability, operability and more. Afterwards, they briefly toured VMFA-121’s facility, taking a peek into different departments and visiting the hangar to see, touch and study the aircraft up close. This is the first time VMFA-121 has conducted an exchange like this.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell

Sgt. Ethan Mawhinney, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, successfully defended his championship title at the Marine Corps third annual HITT Tactical Athlete Competition at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 28th through 31st, 2017. The competition brings together the top male and female Marines from each Marine Corps installation in a demanding competition of military function fitness and to promote the advanced dynamics found in the High Intensity Tactical Training program.

Sgt. Ethan Mawhinney, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, successfully defended his championship title at the Marine Corps third annual HITT Tactical Athlete Competition at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 28th through 31st, 2017. The competition brings together the top male and female Marines from each Marine Corps installation in a demanding competition of military function fitness and to promote the advanced dynamics found in the High Intensity Tactical Training program.

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Mawhinney, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, competes in an 880-meter Tactical Hill Climb during the Marine Corps third annual HITT Tactical Athlete Competition at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 28th through 31st, 2017. Mawhinney won this year’s competition, successfully defending his title two years in a row as Male Division Champion at the 2017 competition.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Mawhinney, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, competes in an 880-meter Tactical Hill Climb during the Marine Corps third annual HITT Tactical Athlete Competition at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 28th through 31st, 2017. Mawhinney won this year’s competition, successfully defending his title two years in a row as Male Division Champion at the 2017 competition.

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeni Ridgell, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches a gauge on an M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeni Ridgell, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches a gauge on an M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jmani Townsend, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts maintenance on M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jmani Townsend, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts maintenance on M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jmani Townsend, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts maintenance on M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jmani Townsend, an aircraft recovery Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts maintenance on M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft arresting gear during an annual certification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2017. The M-31 arresting gear is a deployable arrestment gear that can handle rapid-cycle arrestments of aircraft with tail hooks. The annual certification was to ensure proper function of the arresting gear.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 work inside the smaller tactical air direction center , during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 6. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site which performs all or most of the Marine TACC functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 work inside the smaller tactical air direction center , during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 6. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site which performs all or most of the Marine TACC functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 and Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 work inside the larger version of the tactical air direction center, during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 8. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site that performs all or most of the Marine tactical air command center functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 and Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 work inside the larger version of the tactical air direction center, during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 8. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site that performs all or most of the Marine tactical air command center functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 work inside the smaller tactical air direction center, during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 6. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site which performs all or most of the Marine TACC functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 work inside the smaller tactical air direction center, during exercise HYDRA 1-17, at East Miramar, California, June 6. HYDRA 1-17 simulated ship-to-shore movement by employing a TADC and integrated with a Navy tactical air control center. A TADC is a task-organized site which performs all or most of the Marine TACC functions but is employed in a subordinate role.

Photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson